Woolchemy
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Craig Douglasunlockedknows Derelee Potroz-Smith · together at Bank of New Zealand (overlapped)
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×4knows the team · via Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Woolchemy develops natural wool-based materials for hygiene products like diapers, positioning an alternative to petroleum-based absorbent materials. The company targets personal care product manufacturers seeking sustainable, high-performance materials for consumer markets.
Founders & leadership
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Derelee Potroz-SmithinCEO & FounderDerelee Potroz-Smith founded Woolchemy after a career in enterprise software development, where she worked on business process optimization; she later returned to her background in farming in New Zealand to develop wool-based materials for hygiene products.
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Angela PotrozCo-founder
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Alana CheapeinHead of Product & Marketing
Board
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Richard CutfieldBoard Chair
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed roundMar 2023Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Woolchemy do?
- Woolchemy develops natural wool-based materials for hygiene products like diapers, positioning an alternative to petroleum-based absorbent materials. The company targets personal care product manufacturers seeking sustainable, high-performance materials for consumer markets.
- Who founded Woolchemy?
- Woolchemy was founded by Derelee Potroz-Smith, Angela Potroz.
- Who are Woolchemy's investors?
- Woolchemy's investors include Booster Innovation Fund, Even Capital, Pacific Channel.